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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,414.59, 513,691.94 and 117,745.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,414.59, 513,691.94 and 117,745.85 is: 176,642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,414.59 : 513,691.94 = 117,745.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,414.59/513,691.94 = 117,745.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,414.59x = 513,691.94 × 117,745.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,414.59x = 60,485,091,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,485,091,544.99/342,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,642.86

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